Celebrate American Presidents

Who Was Abraham Lincoln?

By:
Janet Pascal

Narrated by:
Kevin Pariseau

Length: 59 mins

Unabridged

Overall

87

Performance

64

Story

65

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age - literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As 16th President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford's Theater - the first President to be assassinated.

Great for my 3rd graders Report

By
Cari
on
01-22-11

Abe Lincoln at Last!

By:
Mary Pope Osborne

Narrated by:
Mary Pope Osborne

Length: 1 hr and 28 mins

Unabridged

Overall

49

Performance

44

Story

42

Are you ready for a presidential adventure? Jack and Annie are! They are trying to get a special feather that will help save Merlin's baby penguin, Penny. When the magic tree house whisks them back to Washington, DC, in 1861, Jack can't wait to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! But the new president is too busy to see them, as he is desperately trying to save a nation in crisis.

Great intro to history and character

By
stephanie
on
01-30-13

Magic Tree House, Book 22

Revolutionary War on Wednesday

By:
Mary Pope Osborne

Narrated by:
Mary Pope Osborne

Length: 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

18

Performance

11

Story

11

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to Colonial America. They arrive just as General George Washington is planning the crossing of the Delaware River. Before they know it, Jack and Annie are in a boat with the Father of Our Country as history is made!

Lives of the Presidents

Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)

By:
Kathleen Krull

Narrated by:
John C. Brown

Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins

Unabridged

Overall

63

Performance

30

Story

31

Which president had feet bigger than his ego? Which barked like a seal? Which joked about dating mummies? Kathleen Krull uses fun and quirky facts to bring to light the human side of the 42 U.S. presidents in this "deliciously gossipy" biography.

ended with Clinton

By
Nick
on
06-09-17

Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln

By:
Jean Fritz

Narrated by:
Rex Robbins

Length: 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4

Performance

4

Story

4

Abraham Lincoln had to run the country, win the war and look after his family. When he was asked to honor the soldiers who died in the great battle of Gettysburg, he made time to say a few words about them too.

Sterling Biographies

: George Washington: An American Life

By:
Laurie Calkhoven

Narrated by:
Roscoe Orman

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

43

Performance

36

Story

36

"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen" - and first in the minds of schoolchildren, who learn about George Washington as soon as they begin studying American history. From Washington's Virginia childhood, through his days as a soldier and general, to his inauguration as the first President of the brand-new United States, and into retirement, this biography captures the full breadth and achievements of his life.

Good information

By
Brian
on
02-26-15

Who Was Abraham Lincoln?

By:
Janet Pascal

Narrated by:
Kevin Pariseau

Length: 59 mins

Unabridged

Overall

87

Performance

64

Story

65

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age - literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As 16th President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford's Theater - the first President to be assassinated.

Great for my 3rd graders Report

By
Cari
on
01-22-11

Abe Lincoln at Last!

By:
Mary Pope Osborne

Narrated by:
Mary Pope Osborne

Length: 1 hr and 28 mins

Unabridged

Overall

49

Performance

44

Story

42

Are you ready for a presidential adventure? Jack and Annie are! They are trying to get a special feather that will help save Merlin's baby penguin, Penny. When the magic tree house whisks them back to Washington, DC, in 1861, Jack can't wait to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! But the new president is too busy to see them, as he is desperately trying to save a nation in crisis.

Great intro to history and character

By
stephanie
on
01-30-13

Magic Tree House, Book 22

Revolutionary War on Wednesday

By:
Mary Pope Osborne

Narrated by:
Mary Pope Osborne

Length: 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

18

Performance

11

Story

11

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to Colonial America. They arrive just as General George Washington is planning the crossing of the Delaware River. Before they know it, Jack and Annie are in a boat with the Father of Our Country as history is made!

Lives of the Presidents

Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)

By:
Kathleen Krull

Narrated by:
John C. Brown

Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins

Unabridged

Overall

63

Performance

30

Story

31

Which president had feet bigger than his ego? Which barked like a seal? Which joked about dating mummies? Kathleen Krull uses fun and quirky facts to bring to light the human side of the 42 U.S. presidents in this "deliciously gossipy" biography.

ended with Clinton

By
Nick
on
06-09-17

Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln

By:
Jean Fritz

Narrated by:
Rex Robbins

Length: 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4

Performance

4

Story

4

Abraham Lincoln had to run the country, win the war and look after his family. When he was asked to honor the soldiers who died in the great battle of Gettysburg, he made time to say a few words about them too.

Sterling Biographies

: George Washington: An American Life

By:
Laurie Calkhoven

Narrated by:
Roscoe Orman

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

43

Performance

36

Story

36

"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen" - and first in the minds of schoolchildren, who learn about George Washington as soon as they begin studying American history. From Washington's Virginia childhood, through his days as a soldier and general, to his inauguration as the first President of the brand-new United States, and into retirement, this biography captures the full breadth and achievements of his life.

Good information

By
Brian
on
02-26-15

Sterling Biographies

Abraham Lincoln: From Pioneer to President

By:
Ellen Blue Phillips

Narrated by:
Roscoe Orman

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

39

Performance

32

Story

30

"Honest Abe", "The Great Emancipator", "The Martyr": Abraham Lincoln was perhaps America's greatest president. He is also deeply beloved by many, who are inspired by Lincoln's unwavering sense of justice and willingness to fight for his beliefs.

Young listeners will marvel at Lincoln's path to greatness, from his humble beginnings as a poor Illinois rail splitter up through his election as America's 16th president, and into the dark days of the Civil War - leading to his tragic assassination.

excellent book

By
Iou-Ren
on
08-02-16

Abe's Honest Words

The Life of Abraham Lincoln

By:
Doreen Rappaport

Narrated by:
Nicol Zanzarella,
Trevor Murphy

Length: 12 mins

Unabridged

Overall

0

Performance

0

Story

0

From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president.

Looking at Lincoln

By:
Maira Kalman

Narrated by:
Elizabeth Cottle

Length: 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

0

Performance

0

Story

0

Lincoln's legacy is everywhere--there he is on your penny and five-dollar bill. And we are still the United States because Lincoln helped hold them together. But who was he really? The little girl in this audiobook wants to find out. Among the many other things, she discovers our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all; had a dog named Fido; loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake; and kept his notes in his hat.

So You Want to Be President

By:
Judith St. George

Narrated by:
Brian Keeler

Length: 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

1

Performance

1

Story

1

Have you ever thought about being President of the United States? There are good things and bad things about the job. One good thing is you get to live in a giant house with a movie theater, swimming pool, and even a bowling alley! But on the other hand, sometimes people don't like Presidents. Once, somebody was so angry he threw a cabbage at President William Howard Taft.

Madam President

By:
Lane Smith

Narrated by:
Anna Chiodo

Length: 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

0

Performance

0

Story

0

A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President. With deadpan wit and hilarious illustrations, Lane Smith introduces readers to an unforgettable new character

George Washington's Mother

By:
Jean Fritz

Narrated by:
B.J. Ward

Length: 22 mins

Unabridged

Overall

3

Performance

3

Story

3

This is the true story of Mary Washington. When she wasn't worrying about being poor, she was poking her nose in George's business, baking gingerbread, and smoking a pipe.

Greatest book ever

By
us
on
02-16-18

Editors' Picks

The Journey of Little Charlie

By:
Christopher Paul Curtis

Narrated by:
Christopher Paul Curtis,
Michael Crouch

Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5

Performance

4

Story

5

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck - the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina - has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some thieves. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie...until he comes face to face with the fugitives and discovers that they escaped slavery years ago and have been living free in Detroit. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move - and soon.

From the award-winning author of Bud, Not Buddy

One of my all-time favorites, Christopher Paul Curtis, can make me laugh and cry in the same sentence. Twelve-year-old Charlie, son of a white sharecropper, gets swindled into joining an evil plantation overseer on a journey to capture escaped slaves. Charlie is a product of his environment, yet bravely struggles to do right in the face of the evil he sees. Based on an actual incident, this story is sometimes brutal, but redemptive and even funny in a way that only Curtis can manage. It begs to be listened to so kids can hear Charlie’s dialect as it was meant to sound.

The Magic Misfits

By:
Neil Patrick Harris

Narrated by:
Neil Patrick Harris

Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged

Overall

98

Performance

92

Story

92

When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B. B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on. After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded kids. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches.

A kids book EVERYONE will enjoy

By
Amazon Customer
on
12-02-17

The Ever Charming Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris’s first book is full of the usual Dickensian clichés so common in children’s books--a poor orphan and crooked, greedy adults trying to exploit him—but Harris makes it his own by adding legit magic tricks and endearing personal asides to the audience. The story is light and fun, and fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events will love it. But the best part is Harris’s narration. His charm and charisma come through in full force, making you feel like you are his best friend and he is telling the story just for you.

Ghosts of Greenglass House

By:
Kate Milford

Narrated by:
Chris Henry Coffey

Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

59

Performance

55

Story

56

Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.

As good or better than Greenglass House

By
Walter S.
on
02-05-18

A Cozy Mystery for the Whole Family

The sequel to the Edgar Award-winning Greenglass House picks up one year later, and now 13-year-old Milo has a new mystery to solve over winter break. What I love most about this series is the coziness of the house itself: stately and elegant, with hidden reading nooks by the fireplace, frost glistening in the woods outside, and an attic full of old treasures. Unlike so many child characters, Milo has loving and supportive parents to talk to and bring him hot chocolate, so even while he is struggling to puzzle together clues, he is always safe in the embrace of his family. It is possible to listen to this without knowing the first book, but it will reveal a major plot spoiler if you listen out of order.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

By:
L. Frank Baum

Narrated by:
Johnny Heller

Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

80

Performance

69

Story

70

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum, author of
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book is the origin story of Santa Claus and persuasively explains how he began to deliver toys to children, why he arrives via chimney at night, and how he came to travel by a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Classic story, great narrator.

By
Stephanie
on
12-20-17

Santa’s origin story

This story includes all the adventure and magic you would expect from L. Frank Baum, the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: an enchanted forest ruled by the Master Woodsman of the World, a foundling baby adopted by wood nymphs, a war with dragons and giants, and of course, the toys, the reindeer, and the sleigh. This is the perfect audiobook to get the whole family in the Christmas spirit, but it’s especially wonderful for kids with questions about the whys and hows of Santa Claus.

Anne of Green Gables

By:
Lucy Maud Montgomery

Narrated by:
Rachel McAdams

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4,846

Performance

4,476

Story

4,449

With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century.

Great Book! under impressed by the reader

By
nascarchvy88
on
01-13-17

I was an Anne of Green Gables groupie in the late 80s after the original CBC mini-series came out. A young bookish orphan with a fierce love of drama and endless spirit, Anne was the poster child for nerdy, slightly precocious girls everywhere and I WAS IN. I read all the books in the series, memorized Noyes' poem The Highwayman, and let my best friend know that she was my "bosom friend" (for the record she thought I was weird). So it was with the very best kind of nostalgia that I revisited my favorite childhood book with the Canadian Rachel McAdams providing the perfect happy, nuanced, and lovely voice for the tale. I know what my family will be listening to on our six-hour drive south for Thanksgiving.

The Apprentice Witch

By:
James Nicol

Narrated by:
Elizabeth Knowelden

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Unabridged

Overall

335

Performance

312

Story

313

Arianwyn has flunked her witch's assessment. She knows she's doomed. Declared an apprentice and sent to the town of Lull in disgrace, Arianwyn may never become a real witch like everyone else - much to the glee of her archrival, Gimma. But the remote Lull is not as boring as it seems. Strange things are being sighted in the woods, and a dangerous infestation of hex creeps throughout the town. Then the worst thing Arianwyn can imagine arrives in Lull: Gimma turns up on vacation determined to make her life miserable.

Enchanting Read

By
Lynne
on
08-08-17

I spent my childhood looking for a closet to enter into another world the way kids now hope for Hogwarts letters. So I love kids like Arianwyn Gribble, an apprentice witch who fails her witch’s examination. Wyn’s grandmother uses her influence to get the disgraced girl a position in the remote outpost of Lull, where everything goes wrong for poor Wyn, even her spells against harmless snotlings. But Wyn faces a tougher trial when dark magic enters Lull. Even non-fantasy fans will enjoy the themes of friendship, bullying, and self-esteem, and magical types will eat this up as Wyn proves her worth as the town witch.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

By:
Lewis Carroll

Narrated by:
Scarlett Johansson

Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins

Unabridged

Overall

1,858

Performance

1,693

Story

1,695

Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The young and imaginative Alice grows weary of her storybook, one "without pictures or conversations", and follows a hasty hare underground - to come face to face with a host of strange and fantastic characters.

Oh My Ears and Whiskers, What A Delight!

By
Gretchen SLP
on
02-24-16

I've loved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for as long as I can remember. As a child I adored the magic, the adventure, and the kooky characters. As an adult, I grew to love Carroll's imagery, symbolism (perhaps unintentional), and his ability to turn what seems like nonsense into an enduring children's tale. No matter how many times I've read this story and watched the movies, I feel like I can always return to the familiar and colorful place that is Wonderland. Scarlett Johansson brings such incredible depth and wonderment to this timeless tale, that this just may be my new favorite interpretation. Did I mention that her sister, veteran narrator Vanessa Johansson directed this performance? I guess talent runs in the family.

Kids' Best Sellers

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

50,136

Performance

45,464

Story

45,488

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

Outstanding

By
Pen Name
on
08-08-17

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

34,507

Performance

31,555

Story

31,535

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start.

Of all the trees, we get one that hits back!

By
Andrew
on
11-20-17

A Wrinkle in Time

By:
Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by:
Hope Davis,
Ava DuVernay,
Madeleine L'Engle,
and others

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Unabridged

Overall

6,161

Performance

5,504

Story

5,515

Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract", which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?

Great narration.

By
Amazing Customer
on
11-17-14

Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book

The Mowgli Stories

By:
Rudyard Kipling

Narrated by:
Bill Bailey,
Richard E. Grant,
Colin Salmon,
and others

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Original Recording

Overall

1,134

Performance

1,049

Story

1,053

Audie Award, Excellence in Production; Audie Award, Audio Drama, 2016. The magical storytelling and unforgettable characters in Ben Doyle and Richard Kurti's audio adaptation of this children's classic have been brought to life by many well-known voices from British film, TV, radio and comedy.

Kipling at its best!

By
Sarah Cresap
on
06-08-16

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

50,136

Performance

45,464

Story

45,488

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

Outstanding

By
Pen Name
on
08-08-17

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

34,507

Performance

31,555

Story

31,535

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start.

Of all the trees, we get one that hits back!

By
Andrew
on
11-20-17

A Wrinkle in Time

By:
Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by:
Hope Davis,
Ava DuVernay,
Madeleine L'Engle,
and others

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Unabridged

Overall

6,161

Performance

5,504

Story

5,515

Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract", which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?

Great narration.

By
Amazing Customer
on
11-17-14

Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book

The Mowgli Stories

By:
Rudyard Kipling

Narrated by:
Bill Bailey,
Richard E. Grant,
Colin Salmon,
and others

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Original Recording

Overall

1,134

Performance

1,049

Story

1,053

Audie Award, Excellence in Production; Audie Award, Audio Drama, 2016. The magical storytelling and unforgettable characters in Ben Doyle and Richard Kurti's audio adaptation of this children's classic have been brought to life by many well-known voices from British film, TV, radio and comedy.

Kipling at its best!

By
Sarah Cresap
on
06-08-16

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

31,272

Performance

28,697

Story

28,665

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....

The Threat From Within

By
Gretchen SLP
on
11-22-15

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins

Unabridged

Overall

29,957

Performance

27,476

Story

27,416

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!

“Harreeeeeeeeee”

By
D.S.G.
on
01-06-18

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 27 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

27,590

Performance

25,359

Story

25,321

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time....

Best Book You'll Read This Year

By
Gretchen SLP
on
11-22-15

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 21 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

46,739

Performance

42,227

Story

42,033

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....

I'm so sad it's over!!

By
Erin
on
05-19-16

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins

Unabridged

Overall

25,496

Performance

23,482

Story

23,437

When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny....

Masterful Narration Continues

By
Gina
on
05-13-16

Quidditch Through the Ages

By:
Kennilworthy Whisp,
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Andrew Lincoln

Length: 3 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

0

Performance

0

Story

0

A perennial best seller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library,
Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world.

Wonder

By:
R. J. Palacio

Narrated by:
Diana Steele,
Nick Podehl,
Kate Rudd

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Unabridged

Overall

10,926

Performance

9,532

Story

9,534

August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances? R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and spare emotional power.

I'M THE OLD MOLDY CHEESE

By
Jim "The Impatient"
on
05-28-17

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

By:
Howard Pyle

Narrated by:
Christopher Cazenove

Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins

Unabridged

Overall

489

Performance

430

Story

432

Here are the beloved adventures of the mischievous hero Robin Hood and his brave and merry band of outlaws, who forged a chivalrous code to protect the oppressed and despoil the oppressors. Follow along as Robin makes his breathtaking escapes from his archenemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, while classic characters like Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Little John create one hilarious escapade after another.

A splendid reading of the classic!

By
Amazon Customer
on
02-10-11

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Read by Eddie Redmayne

By:
J.K. Rowling,
Newt Scamander

Narrated by:
Eddie Redmayne

Length: 1 hr and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

6,163

Performance

5,573

Story

5,557

A set textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Scamander's years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance.

whoops

By
A. Bunnell
on
04-19-17

A Wizard of Earthsea

The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1

By:
Ursula K. Le Guin

Narrated by:
Rob Inglis

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

2,495

Performance

2,177

Story

2,201

When Sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading Kargs, Ogion, the Mage of Re Albi, encourages the boy to apprentice himself in the art of wizardry. So, at the age of 13, the boy receives his true name - Ged - and gives himself over to the gentle tutelage of the Master Ogion. But impatient with the slowness of his studies and infatuated with glory, Ged embarks for the Island of Roke, where the highest arts of wizardry are taught.

A little gem, excellently narrated.

By
Marjorie
on
05-14-12

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia

By:
C.S. Lewis

Narrated by:
Michael York

Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

7,953

Performance

4,791

Story

4,845

Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sister don't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under the evil enchantment of the White Witch.

Sound level a small problem

By
Valerie
on
08-05-05

The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

By:
Rick Riordan

Narrated by:
Jesse Bernstein

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

9,503

Performance

6,933

Story

6,982

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes himself.